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Ocean County College

Toms River, NJ

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AA Fine and Performing Arts

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AA Fine and Performing Arts

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AA Fine and Performing Arts

Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer Out

Training

Acting I and II develop foundational technique and scene analysis

Musical Theatre Workshop (THTR 189) introduces song, dance, and performance integration

Theatre Practicum courses provide backstage and production crew experience

Facilities

Perform on two stages: the 460-seat Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts and the intimate Black Box Theatre

Dedicated dance studio for movement and choreography coursework

OCC Repertory Theatre Company offers hands-on production experience

Degree Flexibility

Direct transfer partnership with Montclair State University for bachelor's degree completion

Credits transfer to four-year institutions across New Jersey via NJ Transfer

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

42%

Enrollment

5.4K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,906

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$6,970

Before aid

Average net price

$11,411

After aid

College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Acting I and II develop foundational technique and scene analysis

Musical Theatre Workshop (THTR 189) introduces song, dance, and performance integration

Theatre Practicum courses provide backstage and production crew experience

Facilities

Perform on two stages: the 460-seat Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts and the intimate Black Box Theatre

Dedicated dance studio for movement and choreography coursework

OCC Repertory Theatre Company offers hands-on production experience

Degree Flexibility

Direct transfer partnership with Montclair State University for bachelor's degree completion

Credits transfer to four-year institutions across New Jersey via NJ Transfer

Program Highlights

Training

Acting I and II develop foundational technique and scene analysis

Musical Theatre Workshop (THTR 189) introduces song, dance, and performance integration

Theatre Practicum courses provide backstage and production crew experience

Facilities

Perform on two stages: the 460-seat Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts and the intimate Black Box Theatre

Dedicated dance studio for movement and choreography coursework

OCC Repertory Theatre Company offers hands-on production experience

Degree Flexibility

Direct transfer partnership with Montclair State University for bachelor's degree completion

Credits transfer to four-year institutions across New Jersey via NJ Transfer

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Good to Know

Eligibility

Work closely with faculty and Advising & Transfer Services for smooth transfer to a four-year program

Admission Pathway

61 credit hours in the current 2026–27 catalog, approximately 2 years to complete

In-person instruction at the Toms River main campus

The Theatre concentration guides course selection within the AA Fine and Performing Arts degree

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

No audition, interview, or portfolio required

Open-admission community college accepting all applicants

Scholarship Info

Performing arts scholarships available through OCC Foundation

68% of OCC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

42%

Enrollment

5.4K

Earnings

$45K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,906

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$6,970

Before aid

Average net price

$11,411

After aid

College Scorecard

Training

Acting I and II develop foundational technique and scene analysis

Musical Theatre Workshop (THTR 189) introduces song, dance, and performance integration

Theatre Practicum courses provide backstage and production crew experience

Facilities

Perform on two stages: the 460-seat Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts and the intimate Black Box Theatre

Dedicated dance studio for movement and choreography coursework

OCC Repertory Theatre Company offers hands-on production experience

Degree Flexibility

Direct transfer partnership with Montclair State University for bachelor's degree completion

Credits transfer to four-year institutions across New Jersey via NJ Transfer

Updated 3d ago

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